I just posted or actually re-blogged, something that is crucial to my heart right now.
I have some of the greatest friends and conections a girl could ask for.
I have some of the greatest friends and conections a girl could ask for.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
You Have Suffered Enough
I woke up this morning with this line of Falling Slowly running through my head
Suffered Enough.
I know that at many levels, things could be worse, suffering could be more painful.
There are plenty of people I can still hold on to, and for that, I'm grateful.
But this year of teaching in Korea won't stop handing us loss and death
from home.
Perhaps we should have seen it coming.
One grandfather passed while we were in flight to this new chapter of our lives.
Recently a dear Uncle.
And now another Grandfather.
In so many ways, when choosing to live 5,000 miles away from home
one prepares for these kinds of events.
So, we're not caught completely off guard.
But, we're not really...there.
I look forward to returning in August. To letting the truth of these losses sink in. To processing through these times that feel and are, so far removed.
Only two more months.
Followed by another year.
Lord, protect the ones we love and heal us.
(Typed while waiting for a brown, bone-china mug filled with milky Chai Tea to cool down)
Suffered Enough.
I know that at many levels, things could be worse, suffering could be more painful.
There are plenty of people I can still hold on to, and for that, I'm grateful.
But this year of teaching in Korea won't stop handing us loss and death
from home.
Perhaps we should have seen it coming.
One grandfather passed while we were in flight to this new chapter of our lives.
Recently a dear Uncle.
And now another Grandfather.
In so many ways, when choosing to live 5,000 miles away from home
one prepares for these kinds of events.
So, we're not caught completely off guard.
But, we're not really...there.
I look forward to returning in August. To letting the truth of these losses sink in. To processing through these times that feel and are, so far removed.
Only two more months.
Followed by another year.
Lord, protect the ones we love and heal us.
(Typed while waiting for a brown, bone-china mug filled with milky Chai Tea to cool down)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Book: Your Republic is Calling You
I'm guessing everyone was beginning to wonder if I even remember how to read or to use this blog site.
Truth be known, I know and remember both.
I also wish I had more time for both.
Finally finished this story about a North Korean 'spy' living in South Korea for decades before being called back and the processes he goes through in deciding when, how and if he'll return.
From my Goodreads:
Truth be known, I know and remember both.
I also wish I had more time for both.
Finally finished this story about a North Korean 'spy' living in South Korea for decades before being called back and the processes he goes through in deciding when, how and if he'll return.
From my Goodreads:
Your Republic Is Calling You by Young-ha KimMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
An interesting read especially while living in South Korea. Fascinating thoughts and possibilities regarding the lives of North Korean spies living in South Korea for 20 years before hearing anything from the North. I really enjoyed the perspectives offered - I have nothing to compare the stories too so I'm not sure on their accuracy regarding experience but many aspects seemed possible regarding what I've learned of Korean culutre at large and the relationship between the nations as it now stands.
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